Cargill - Category Manager

Job Description:

The Category Manager will be responsible for a Category / categories and will use specific marketing strategies and media to launch and position products and services in a sector. In this role, you will help coordinate category and customer plans and launch programs to create demand and maximize sales of a specific category, product, product line or product area.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Will be responsible for Category development which includes planning , product roll-outs, opportunity scoping and developing communication

- In collaboration with our account managers, execute customer analysis for individual or groups of customers using marketing tools.

- Participate in evaluating and modifying promotion or advertising programs.

- Execute Category Campaigns on a periodic basis Participate in producing informational material for the sales force and communications media to reach maximum number of customers and prospects.

- Help gather, analyze market trends, monitor market conditions, competitors, etc. to project business consumer demand Help plan, create and produce marketing, advertising and sales promotion materials for small to medium projects to implement marketing strategies and sales objectives.

- Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

- MBA in a related field or equivalent experience

- Minimum of four years of related work experience

- Other minimum qualifications may apply PRIOR BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCES

- Experience working in the marketing industry

- Ingredient and flavor companies preferred

KEY BEHAVIORS:

- Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

- Develop and deliver multimode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

- Build partnerships and collaborate with others to meet shared objectives.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES TO BE GAINED:

- Experience providing vision and sponsorship for marketing generalist activities globally